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We are delighted to welcome the Great Tapestry of Scotland to Stirling Castle as part of its national tour. It is officially the largest embroidered tapestry in the world and tells the story of Scotland’s history.

Linda Fabiani MSP, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture, is officially hosting a dinner at Edinburgh Castle for the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). Historic Scotland, who care for Edinburgh Castle, invited ALVA to hold their spring council meeting at Scotland’s leading visitor attraction.

Stanley Mills, Historic Scotland’s newest visitor attraction and education centre, is holding a special free event for the local residents of Stanley and the surrounding areas. The Festival of the River on Sunday 18 May promises to be a fun-filled event for the whole family.

THE threat to Scotland’s archaeology from coastal erosion is changing the way we approach protecting and preserving historic remains. The loss of historic remains to coastal erosion starkly illustrates the incessant, gradual removal of land by the sea. Close to East Wemyss the force of the sea that once carved out the famous caves is now returning to destroy the archaeological remains within the caves.

Orkney public consultation starts - have your say on the world heritage site's future

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The public are being asked for their views on two key documents that will shape the future of Orkney’s World Heritage Site. The Heart of Neolithic Orkney Management Plan 2008-13 Consultation Draft and its accompanying Environmental Report will be published 8 May.

The serene Edzell Castle and Garden is one of the most refined castles in Scotland, but on 17 and 18 May it will be transformed to face a turbulent time of civil war and unrest at Soldiers for the Covenant.